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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Medical Devices recalls

Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools

Total recalls
41,070
Top agency
FDA Devices
Years covered
2000–2026
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Medical Devices ranks #1 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (41,070 notices, 39.3% of the archive); 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 41,070 medical devices recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 39.3% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #1 of 12. Of the 41,070 records graded for severity, 9% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Devices. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 41,070 total recalls
  • #1 of 12 among categories
  • 9% graded high-severity
  • FDA Devices top agency

Category snapshot

According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Medical Devices is #1 of 12 (1st of 12) with 41,070 recalls, about 39.3% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 3,653 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Devices.

41,070
total recalls
#1 of 12
category rank by events
9%
graded high-severity
FDA Devices
top issuing agency

Where Medical Devices sits among all 12 categories

Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Medical Devices is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.

Medical Devices vs all categories by recall count

Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class

41,070 1st of 12 the highest of 12 categories

Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-01

Medical Devices recalls by year

2000–2026

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2576 3437 2649 3803 3003 3209 2356 2247 2606 3417 2982 1947

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

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Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Recalls in Medical Devices

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FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Reusable laparoscopic instruments are packaged as non-sterile. Cleaning and sterilization of devices must occur prior to use. The instruments are…

Instrumed International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Reusable laparoscopic instruments are packaged as non-sterile. Cleaning and sterilization of devices must occur prior to use. The instruments are…

Instrumed International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Siemens Dimension Vista¿ CHEM 1 CAL, lot 3GM081. The CHEM 1 CAL is an in vitro diagnostic product for the calibration of Calcium (CA), Cholesterol…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Siemens Ysio Max system The Ysio Max is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Ysio Max enables radiographic and t…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

SPECTRUM Pump, Model No. 35700BAX. Intended to be used for the controlled administration of intravenous fluids.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

ASSEMBLY, PATIENT SIDE CART, PS4000 used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. Product Usage: The Intuitive Surgical Endoscope Instrument Control…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Reusable laparoscopic instruments are packaged as non-sterile. Cleaning and sterilization of devices must occur prior to use. The instruments are…

Instrumed International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Reusable laparoscopic instruments are packaged as non-sterile. Cleaning and sterilization of devices must occur prior to use. The instruments are…

Instrumed International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

The Rejuvenator Chamber manufactured by Baro-Therapies, Inc. Product Usage: Indicated for relief from general aches and pains brought on by chan…

Baro-Therapies, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

The Symbia T Series consists of the T16, T6, T2, and T. The Symbia T integrates state-of-the-art SPECT and high quality spiral CT to provide precise …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Reusable laparoscopic instruments are packaged as non-sterile. Cleaning and sterilization of devices must occur prior to use. The instruments are…

Instrumed International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Verigene BC-GP Kit (Catalog number 20-005-018); 1) 20 Verigene BC-GP Test Cartridges; are qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic tests for simul…

Nanosphere, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

The Symbia Intevo series consists of the Intevo 16, Intevo 6 and Intevo 2. This manual also describes the Symbia Intevo Excel. The Symbia Intevo seri…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Percutaneous Trial Lead Kit Model 3046 (4 ch percutaneous lead). Used as part of the St. Jude Medical Neurostimulation system indicated for Spinal…

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Philips Expression MR200 MRI Patient Monitoring System Model 866120

Invivo Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

LAP-BAND AP SYSTEM AP Large with Access Port, Allergan, LAP-BAND AP SYSTEM Access Port I. Product was distributed for both the AP Large and AP Stand…

Apollo Endosurgery Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

GE Healthcare Precision 500D, Classical R&F System. Product Usage: The Precision 500D R&F X-ray System is intended to be used as a universal …

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Reusable laparoscopic instruments are packaged as non-sterile. Cleaning and sterilization of devices must occur prior to use. The instruments are…

Instrumed International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Brilliance CT System 6/10/16/16P/40 configuration. No packaging, sold as single unit. Computed tomography scanner intended to provide cross sec…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Vapotherm Precision Flow,Disposable Patient Circuit PFNODPC-High. For use with the Precision Flow system and Ikaria INOmax DSIR ¿ System. This DP…

Vapotherm, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Justright Surgical, JustRight 5mm Reload, REFJR-REL25-2.0, Sterile, EO, Rx Only It is a replacement cartridge used when more than one firing is re…

Justright Surgical, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Oct 1, 2014

CareFusion EnVe and ReVel Ventilators. The EnVe/ ReVel Ventilator is designed for use on patients who require respiratory support or mechanical ve…

CareFusion 203, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Artis zee and Artis zeego systems. x-ray, angiographic system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Justright Surgical, JustRight 5mm Stapler, REF JR-ST25-2.0, Sterile, EO, Rx Only, JR-ST25-2.0 product is packaged in cases of 6. The JustRight 5mm…

Justright Surgical, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Oct 1, 2014

STAT 2 Flow Controller; 80" (203 cm) Appx 14.8 mL, 60 Drop Primary Set w/2 Clave, STAT 2 Flow Controller, Rotating Luer, Item No. 011-C9802. Prod…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

The Ysio Systems with software version VC10 The Ysio enables radiographic and tomographic exposures of the whole Body including: skull, chest, abd…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

UltraStream Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Standard Kit; Model Number 32101524 (24 cm), 32101528 (28cm), 32101532 (32 cm), and 32101536 (36 cm) and 32…

Argon Medical Devices, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 1, 2014

83" (211 cm) Appx 10.3 mL, 60 Drop Primary Set w/BCV-Clave, Stat 2 Flow Controller, Clave, Rotating Luer, Item No. B9897. Product Usage: IV Admin…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Vapotherm Precision Flow,Disposable Patient Circuit PF-E-DPC-High. For use with the Precision Flow system Precision Flow" is intended for use to …

Vapotherm, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anti-HCV Reagent Pack for in vitro qualitative detection of immunoglobulin G antibody to hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV…

ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

The Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) is a multiplexed, qualitative test for simultaneous detection and identification of common path…

Nanosphere, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

eye-pak 7407 Tray Support Cover REF 8065740745

Alcon Research, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 0.9 Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 10 mL REF 306553. Intended to be used only for the flushing of indwelling …

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

The Verigene Respiratory Virus Plus Nucleic Acid Test (RV+) on the Verigene System is a qualitative nucleic acid multiplex test intended to simultane…

Nanosphere, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Fuze Manual Tilt Wheelchair. Fuze T50, Fuze T20 and Fuze T50 Jr

Pdg Product Design Group Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Minstrel (with scale) Product Usage: is a mobile passive hoist. It is intended for lifting and transporting adult residents on horizontal floors i…

ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA Sp. z.o.o.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

UltraStream Peel Away Kit; Model Numbers 32401524 (24 cm), 32401528 (28cm), 32401532 (32 cm), and 32401536 (36 cm) and 32402540 (40 cm) The Rex Me…

Argon Medical Devices, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

DePuy Synthes TI Vectra Plates: TI Vectra-One" Plate 2 Level / 34 mm part 04.613.184 3337672 TI Vectra" Plate 3 Level / 57 mm part 04.613…

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

The synthetic non-absorbable surgical sutures CARDIOFLON Evolution are composed of polyester [poly(ethylene terephtalate)] braids, coated, with or wi…

Peters Surgical

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Vapotherm Precision Flow, Disposable Patient Circuit PF-DPC-High. For use with the Precision Flow system Precision Flow" is intended for use to a…

Vapotherm, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

The synthetic non-absorbable surgical sutures CARDIOXYL are composed of a polyester [poly(ethylene terephtalate)] braids, with or without PLEDGET of …

Peters Surgical

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

EZ-IO 45mm (40kg & up) Needle Set, part number 9079-VC-005; lot code 3606455

Vidacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

The Verigene Clostridium difficile Nucleic Acid Test (CDF) is a qualitative, multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the rapid detection of toxin A …

Nanosphere, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP BD PosiFlush(TM) SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL REF#306553 used in Centurion Convenience Kits. Recalled product …

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Vapotherm Precision Flow,Disposable Patient Circuit PFHDPC-Low. For use with the Heliox Precision Flow system Precision Flow" is intended for us…

Vapotherm, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 1, 2014

STAT 2 Flow Controller; 80" (203 cm) Appx 14.8 mL, 20 Drop Primary Set w/2 Clave, STAT 2 Flow Controller, Rotating Luer, Item No. 011-C9801. Prod…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Circular Lock Screws, part # G826, lot # 11406. The Lock Screws are part of the Genesys Spine TiLock Pedicle Screw System. The TiLock Pedicle Screw…

Genesys Orthopedics Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Vapotherm Precision Flow,Disposable Patient Circuit PF-NODPC-Low. For use with the Precision Flow system and Ikaria INOmax DSIR ¿ System. This …

Vapotherm, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

UniCel 600/800 Access Immunoassay Systems are in vitro diagnostic devices used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination …

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 1, 2014

Mini Cannulated Titanium Headed and Headless Screw Set and 2.5, 3.0, and 4.0 mm countersink/depth gauges in the Mini Screw Set/System

Instratek, Incorporated

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Data sources

Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Category counts and the year trend are computed across the full archive for medical devices. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Aug 19, 2026.